Finally did a test drive!

MindFusion FX · 11-14-2009, 03:47 PM

So i've researched the hell out of this car and i finally went for a test drive today.

Car pulls nice! the throttle response in the mid range is way better then i expected. It's not so great in 5th while at 50-60 mph..but thats what 3rd and 4th are for. i'd say its a somewhat stiff ride. The one i drove was a demo model so it already had 5k miles on it. the shift knob had quite a bit of feedback coming in..felt like an old eclipse i had. is that the way everyone shift knob is? overall those it felt like a nice sports car.

i'm just waiting on those 2010 models to come in to get 1. can't wait.

Matt · 11-14-2009, 05:15 PM

After driving it for a few weeks, I can agree with 5th at around 60 mph. I can cruise at 65, drop it from 6th to 5th and see little difference in response, but 4th feels great at that speed.

The shifter has a very aggressive feedback in it, especially at higher rpms. I can't complain, that's the thing my gf thinks is sexiest about the car! She likes to hold the knob while I shift with my hand on top of hers.

Glad you liked it overall! Why are you waiting til 2010? No giant changes with them, and people are getting great deals on the 09's!

spearfish25 · 11-16-2009, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt

She likes to hold the knob while I shift with my hand on top of hers.

Are you guys really going to let this line slip past without ANY comments???

Matt · 11-16-2009, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

Are you guys really going to let this line slip past without ANY comments???

370Zsteve · 11-16-2009, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt

The shifter has a very aggressive feedback in it, especially at higher rpms. I can't complain, that's the thing my gf thinks is sexiest about the car! She likes to hold the knob while I shift with my hand on top of hers.

I am going to spare you the obvious response. I'll leave that to ________.

EDIT: too late

G37Sam · 11-17-2009, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt

That's the thing my gf thinks is sexiest about the car! She likes to hold the knob while I shift with my hand on top of hers.

I don't get it, so who's holding the knob and who's doing the shifting hahaha

[sorry tried to let it slip, but couldn't

]

MindFusion FX · 11-14-2009, 06:16 PM

well the dealers arent getting any more 09's from what they tell me. and there isnt 1 anywhere near me that has a base model white, with sport, and 6spd. and its so close to 2010 that i might as well hold out a smitch longer and get the newest model :-D

PapoZalsa · 11-14-2009, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MindFusion FX

well the dealers arent getting any more 09's from what they tell me. and there isnt 1 anywhere near me that has a base model white, with sport, and 6spd. and its so close to 2010 that i might as well hold out a smitch longer and get the newest model :-D

I know somewhere in FL, especially in the Orlando area has one.

MindFusion FX · 11-14-2009, 10:34 PM

thats too far..im in the miami area.

avitech · 11-16-2009, 01:37 PM

Isn't it amazing! I had no idea how great this car handled. I took one for a test drive the other day and was immediately sold. I don't agree with the saying that it's a poor mans Porsche. Since it's no Porsche, it's a high performance Japanese car. Which gives you high performance and reliability without the Porche price tag. I want to buy this car as soon as I can afford. This could be the last Japanese car that is made in Japan. They are setting up factories in North America and other places now which aren't nearly as good as the land of the rising sun. I can't miss out on this one.

370Zsteve · 11-17-2009, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by avitech

This could be the last Japanese car that is made in Japan.

simota1 · 11-20-2009, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

i totally missed that one steve hahahahah o man.... thats a good one last car in japan to be made?!?!

MindFusion FX · 11-16-2009, 01:40 PM

im hope to have in the next month or 2.

elmz · 11-16-2009, 02:36 PM

Unfortunately, its normal for the shifter to vibrate like that. It's something I've always hated even in my old 350z. It gets worse near redline, the shifter and gas pedal begins to shake terribly.

MindFusion FX · 11-16-2009, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by elmz

Unfortunately, its normal for the shifter to vibrate like that. It's something I've always hated even in my old 350z. It gets worse near redline, the shifter and gas pedal begins to shake terribly.

is it bad enough to really bother you? that shakes makes it feel like the car is old

11-14-2009, 03:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
MindFusion FX Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hollywood, FL Posts: 132 Drives: Getting a 370 Soon Rep Power: 15	Finally did a test drive! So i've researched the hell out of this car and i finally went for a test drive today. Car pulls nice! the throttle response in the mid range is way better then i expected. It's not so great in 5th while at 50-60 mph..but thats what 3rd and 4th are for. i'd say its a somewhat stiff ride. The one i drove was a demo model so it already had 5k miles on it. the shift knob had quite a bit of feedback coming in..felt like an old eclipse i had. is that the way everyone shift knob is? overall those it felt like a nice sports car. i'm just waiting on those 2010 models to come in to get 1. can't wait.

11-14-2009, 05:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
Matt A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Age: 41 Posts: 1,680 Drives: 2010 Avalanche LT Rep Power: 18	After driving it for a few weeks, I can agree with 5th at around 60 mph. I can cruise at 65, drop it from 6th to 5th and see little difference in response, but 4th feels great at that speed. The shifter has a very aggressive feedback in it, especially at higher rpms. I can't complain, that's the thing my gf thinks is sexiest about the car! She likes to hold the knob while I shift with my hand on top of hers. Glad you liked it overall! Why are you waiting til 2010? No giant changes with them, and people are getting great deals on the 09's! __________________ "Any man who can drive a 370z while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the Z the attention it deserves." Albert Einstein....modified.

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11-14-2009, 06:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
MindFusion FX Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hollywood, FL Posts: 132 Drives: Getting a 370 Soon Rep Power: 15	well the dealers arent getting any more 09's from what they tell me. and there isnt 1 anywhere near me that has a base model white, with sport, and 6spd. and its so close to 2010 that i might as well hold out a smitch longer and get the newest model :-D

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MindFusion FX Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hollywood, FL Posts: 132 Drives: Getting a 370 Soon Rep Power: 15	thats too far..im in the miami area.

11-16-2009, 01:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
avitech Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: So.Cal. Posts: 95 Drives: 82Mercedes-Benz300SD Rep Power: 15	Isn't it amazing! I had no idea how great this car handled. I took one for a test drive the other day and was immediately sold. I don't agree with the saying that it's a poor mans Porsche. Since it's no Porsche, it's a high performance Japanese car. Which gives you high performance and reliability without the Porche price tag. I want to buy this car as soon as I can afford. This could be the last Japanese car that is made in Japan. They are setting up factories in North America and other places now which aren't nearly as good as the land of the rising sun. I can't miss out on this one.

11-16-2009, 01:40 PM	#13 (permalink)
MindFusion FX Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hollywood, FL Posts: 132 Drives: Getting a 370 Soon Rep Power: 15	im hope to have in the next month or 2.

11-16-2009, 02:36 PM	#14 (permalink)
elmz Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 674 Drives: 2014 Porsche Boxster Rep Power: 17	Unfortunately, its normal for the shifter to vibrate like that. It's something I've always hated even in my old 350z. It gets worse near redline, the shifter and gas pedal begins to shake terribly.